PRN - Registered Respiratory Therapist

Methodist Health System; Venus (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Methodist Midlothian Medical Center is seeking a Respiratory Therapist in a PRN role. You will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to provide evidence-based pulmonary care and diagnostic testing in line with physician orders and protocols.

The position requires graduation from an accredited Respiratory Care Program, Texas licensure, NBRC registration, and current BLS/ACLS; NRP and PALS must be completed within one year of hire, with at least six months of relevant experience.

Qualifications

• BLS certification required
• ACLS certification required
• NRP and Pediatric Advanced Life Support must be obtained within 12 months of hire
• Texas license as Respiratory Care Practitioner in good standing
• Registered by NBRC
• Minimum 6 months respiratory care experience

Responsibilities

• Communicate clearly and openly with team and patients
• Build relationships to promote a collaborative environment
• Be accountable for your performance
• Always look for ways to improve the patient experience
• Take initiative for professional growth
• Be engaged and eager to contribute to a winning team

Skills

Communication

Clinical skills

Team collaboration

Education

Graduate of an accredited Respiratory Care Program

Job description

Hours of Work : 12 hrs. per week

Days Of Week : Monday thru Friday rotating weekends

Work Shift : PRN (United States of America)

Job Description

Your Job: In this highly technical, fast-paced, and challenging Respiratory Therapist PRN position, you‘ll collaborate with multidisciplinary team members to provide the very best care for patients. The Respiratory Therapist consistently performs evidence based pulmonary care and diagnostic testing in accordance with physician orders and evidence based protocols.

Your Job Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited Respiratory Care Program
• Current Basic Life Support certification required
• Current Advanced Cardio Life Support certification required
• NRP, Pediatric Advanced Life Support — must obtain within 1 year of hire
• Currently licensed in good standing as a Respiratory Care Practitioner by Texas Medical Board
• Registered by the National Board for Respiratory Care
• At least 6 months respiratory care experience.

Your Job Responsibilities

• Communicate clearly and openly
• Build relationships to promote a collaborative environment
• Be accountable for your performance
• Always look for ways to improve the patient experience
• Take initiative for your professional growth
• Be engaged and eager to build a winning team

Methodist Midlothian Medical Center is the first full-service, acute care hospital in Midlothian, Texas. Serving Midlothian and northern Ellis County, we are a 46-bed hospital that is designed to expand as the community grows. Providing everything from emergency care and advanced surgery to imaging and labor and delivery, our hospital has 16 emergency department beds, two operating suites, and the latest digital and medical technologies. We strive to have a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve and welcomes the skills and talents of all groups. Our reputation as an award-winning employer shows in the distinctions we’ve earned:

• 150 Top Places to Work in Healthcare by Becker’s Hospital Review , 2023
• Top 10 Military Friendly® Employer, Gold Designation, 2023
• Top 10 Military Spouse Friendly® Employer, 2023
• Level I Maternal Facility for perinatal care
• Level I Neonatal Facility
• Gene Rodgers Community Service Award, Midlothian Chamber of Commerce, 2022
• Robotic surgery capabilities
• Cardiac catheterization lab